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Courier Services Lot 1 Ambient Worldwide

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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22 Jul 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), based in Potters Bar, Herts, UK, has completed the procurement of "Courier Services Lot 1 Ambient Worldwide" to facilitate worldwide shipping requirements. This procurement process, classified under the courier services category (CPV Code: 64120000), was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, reflecting a transparent selection process. The tendering period concluded on 18th December 2024, and the contract with DHL International (UK) Ltd commenced on 1st July 2025, running until 30th June 2028. The contract was awarded on 24th June 2025 with a total value of £750,000, contributing to an overall tender value of £5,000,000. Key individuals from MHRA include the buyer’s contact, Catherine Norris, reachable via email.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and courier services sector, especially those capable of global operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find an opening in subcontracting or partnering roles, given the scale of operations handled by a large firm like DHL. The involvement of major organisations such as the MHRA suggests that businesses capable of meeting stringent regulatory and delivery standards will have the potential to grow through involvement in similar tenders. Accessing such contracts can enhance reputational standing and provide substantial revenue growth within the international services domain.

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Notice Title

Courier Services Lot 1 Ambient Worldwide

Notice Description

Courier Services Lot 1 Ambient Worldwide. To provide worldwide shipping for MHRA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0068d94d-13bc-45b6-bd07-40d96b721b62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682b934c-0bfa-4ca1-89bc-65c4055f1444
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POTTERS BAR, HERTS
Postcode
EN6 3QG
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DHL INTERNATIONAL (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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